Commuting when the kids are older

[Becky]

My DH tried tire liners and got rid of them after two rides. He said that they made the bike feel like riding through wet cement. For whatever that's worth...

I'm glad that you're giving commuting a try!

[celticgarden]

Yeah, after a little more research I think I'll save up for kevlar tires and carry a spare tube. Years ago I "managed" a bike shop (sat at the register :-) But I got the owner to teach me basic bike ops. No matter though, I never want to fix a flat on the road. Ironically I have never gotten one from the huffy I had as a kid to my Gary Fisher rides in the woods in the 80s to my road rides with my son. Now I've probably cursed myself.

[tulip]

I hate to say it, but if you ride your bike, you WILL get a flat. It's best to practice, practice, practice until you are comfortable with fixing flats on both wheels. Then when it happens on the road, you will be prepared.

[Tri Girl]

and even if you practice and know how to do it- it will still frustrate the bejeebers out of you when you hear that dreaded hisssssssssssssssssssss

Now my hubs hasn't had a flat in about 4 years. I seem to get at least a couple a season. Hmmmm....